Interpretation:
The unacceptable set of quantum numbers in an atom is to be determined and an explanation for the same is to be given.
Concept introduction:
The principle quantum number
The principle quantum number designates the orbital size. The
The possible range of
The possible range of
The electron spin quantum number tells the electron spin in an orbital in space. The possible spins are
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- According to a relationship developed by Niels Bohr, for an atom or ion that has a single electron, the total energy, En, of an electron in a stable orbit of quantum number n is En = [Z2/n2] (2.179 1018 J) where Z is the atomic number. Calculate the ionization energy for the electron in a ground-state He+ ion.arrow_forwardWhat is the maximum number of electrons that can be identified with each of the following sets of quantum number? In some cases, the answer may be none. In such cases, explain why none is the correct answer. (a) n = 3 (b) n = 3 and = 2 (c) n = 4, = 1, m = 1, and ms = +1/2 (d) n = 5, = 0, m = 1, ms = +1/2arrow_forwardExplain briefly why each of the following is not a possible set of quantum numbers for an electron in an atom. In each case, change the incorrect value (or values) to make the set valid. (a) n = 2, = 2, m = 0, ms = +1/2 (b) n = 2, = 1, m = 1, ms = 0 (c) n = 3, = 1, m = 2, ms = +1/2arrow_forward
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